Rochester, New York vs. Sarasota, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sarasota, Florida is 23.7% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $154,597 in Sarasota, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sarasota, Florida is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Sarasota
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Sarasota, FL
Compared to Rochester, Sarasota is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower